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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G
Why is Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G better than Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G?
- 165g lighter?
185gvs350g - 35mm shorter minimum focal length?
50mmvs85mm - 18.5° wider maximum angle of view?
47°vs28.5° - Lens hood is reversible?
- 0.03x Better magnification factor?
0.15xvs0.12x - 0.35m shorter minimum focus distance?
0.45mvs0.8m - Is a normal lens?
Why is Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G better than Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G?
- 35mm longer maximum focal length?
85mmvs50mm - 5µm less chromatic aberration?
4µmvs9µm - 0.4TStop more transmission?
1.6TStopvs2TStop - 0.1 less vignetting?
-0.7vs-0.8 - 1P-MPix higher sharpness result?
11P-MPixvs10P-MPix - 6 higher DxOMark score?
25vs19 - 0.1% less distortion?
0.1%vs0.2% - Is a telephoto lens?
Price comparison
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon...Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed) | $209.00 | |||
| Nikon 2137 50mm f/1.8D Auto Focus Nikkor...Nikon 2137 50mm f/1.8D Auto Focus Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Renewed) | $147.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens | $216.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (7pc)...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (7pc) | $259.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (Whit...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (White Box) + Pro UV Filter + Lens Case | $239.00 | |||
| Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens Di...Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens Digital SLR Cameras Bundle with Photo and Video Professional Editing Suite, Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras, 58mm Filter Kit and Accessories (8 Items) | $259.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens + Ace...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens + Acessory Bundle and Cleaning Kit | $249.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens for D...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens for DSLR Cameras Basic Accessory Kit | $239.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Fixe...Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $796.95 | |||
| Nikon Df 16.2 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital ...Nikon Df 16.2 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera with AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens (Silver) | $2,996.95 | |||
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G
Buy used:
$899.99
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens...Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $476.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundl...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundle with Nikon Hood & Nikon Case, UV-Ultraviolet Protection Filter, Cloth and Lens Cap Keeper | $459.99 | |||
| Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Lens - ...Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Lens - (Renewed) | $435.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens | $216.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85 mm f/1.8G Lens, Bla...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85 mm f/1.8G Lens, Black | $497.79 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Z...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $526.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundl...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundled Accessory Kit | $449.00 | |||
| NIKON 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikk...NIKON 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens - White Box | $496.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED Fixe...Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $676.95 | |||
General info
A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.
A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The front element doesn’t rotate. This is important if you use filters, as some such as polarising or gradient filters have to be orientated a certain way.
A shorter minimum focal length allows you to get more of the scene in the photo, and offers a wider angle of view than longer focal lengths.
The lens hood can screw onto the lens in reverse so that you can keep it on your camera at all times, ready to use.
Optics
At the shorter end of the lens you get the widest angle of view. This allows you to fit more of the scene into the photograph (based on APS-C format).
A true macro lens has a magnification of 1:1. This means that the image produced is a life-size representation of the subject being photographed.
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
At the longest end of the lens you get the narrowest angle of view. This allows you to fit a small portion of the scene into the photograph, such as when you are zooming in on a subject (based on APS-C format).
Aperture
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
The aperture controls how much light gets through to the camera’s sensor. More blades is often an indicator of a better quality lens. It also allows you to achieve much nicer looking bokeh when blurring out your background, whereas a lens with less blades will often produce harsher, more polygonal bokeh.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Rounded blades, often only found on more expensive lenses, improve the appearance of the out-of-focus areas. This allows you to attain better, softer looking bokeh in your photos.
Focus
1.has a silent focus motor built into the lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G
Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor.
Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.
Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.
With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode.
This is the closest distance that the lens can focus. A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography.
Benchmarks
The lateral chromatic aberration result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Chromatic aberration is a type of distortion which results in color fringing along edges within the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
The transmission result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Transmission refers to the amount of light that reaches the sensor through all of the glass elements of a lens, with a lower TStop signifying more light. This is important as less light reaching the sensor can lead to the requirement of higher ISOs or slower shutter speeds. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
The vignetting result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Vignetting refers to when the brightness of an image changes from the center towards the edges, resulting in darkened corners. A result of 0 is perfect and the image will have no vignetting. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
The sharpness result from the DxOMark set of metrics. This result is based on the MTF (modulation transfer function) measurement, and gives an overall indication of the sharpness of images produced by the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
DxOMark is a set of tests to measure the performance and quality of lenses and cameras. The DxOMark score is the overall score given to the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
The distortion result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Distortion in the lens refers to the variation of magnification throughout the image. More distortion will result in straight lines being recorded incorrectly in the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
Price comparison
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon...Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed) | $209.00 | |||
| Nikon 2137 50mm f/1.8D Auto Focus Nikkor...Nikon 2137 50mm f/1.8D Auto Focus Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Renewed) | $147.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens | $216.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (7pc)...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (7pc) | $259.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (Whit...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens (White Box) + Pro UV Filter + Lens Case | $239.00 | |||
| Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens Di...Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens Digital SLR Cameras Bundle with Photo and Video Professional Editing Suite, Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras, 58mm Filter Kit and Accessories (8 Items) | $259.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens + Ace...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens + Acessory Bundle and Cleaning Kit | $249.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens for D...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens for DSLR Cameras Basic Accessory Kit | $239.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Fixe...Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $796.95 | |||
| Nikon Df 16.2 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital ...Nikon Df 16.2 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera with AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens (Silver) | $2,996.95 | |||
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G
Buy used:
$899.99
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens...Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $476.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundl...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundle with Nikon Hood & Nikon Case, UV-Ultraviolet Protection Filter, Cloth and Lens Cap Keeper | $459.99 | |||
| Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Lens - ...Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Lens - (Renewed) | $435.00 | |||
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens | $216.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85 mm f/1.8G Lens, Bla...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85 mm f/1.8G Lens, Black | $497.79 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Z...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $526.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundl...Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Bundled Accessory Kit | $449.00 | |||
| NIKON 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikk...NIKON 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens - White Box | $496.95 | |||
| Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED Fixe...Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras | $676.95 | |||
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